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K30 Magnetic mount CB Radio/11m/10m antenna very quick overview 

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Quick overview of a K30 magnet mount CB Radio/ 10m Antenna.Out of the package they are slightly long so will need to trim a quarter inch off the whip at a time to tune it to 27.205 or even shorter for 10 m use... Holds up to 70 mph driving on I-95 .. Strong magnet...Not as large of a magnet as say a Wilson 1000..Using both antennas same location using a friend's S meter on his base station there was a 1 pound S united difference on his meter from the Wilson to this so not a big drop in signal considering the Wilson has a much longer whip...These are NOT as broadbanded as these use a capacitor to load match ...A great bug out go bag throw in trunk n go antenna...I highly recommend these for a quick low profile CB antenna and work good for Shortwave listening down to around 6 MHz or so then they become real inefficient and need a longer antenna maybe say a 80m hamstick or similar.Highly recommended..Also don't recommend running over like 60 watts or so through these.....

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Комментарии : 25   
@tommytomtime3345
@tommytomtime3345 2 года назад
New to cb radio ownership. Thank you for the reassuring info.
@86jekstrom
@86jekstrom 4 года назад
Pretty good review of such a entry-level product. Your obviously a ham (73), didn't expect actual knowledge to be included in the comments! Thank you for you time And production sir
@eatmelily
@eatmelily 3 года назад
I just got one of these today, because I've had a K40 for 30 years, and it's finally crapped out. I spent about 2 hours trying to tune this thing. Got a Nice 1.0 on 40....went to one, and it was 3.2!!!! Back and fourth, channel 40 1.0 Channel 20 1.0 Channel 1 2.8, LOL...I could get 1.0 on channel 1, but then 40 was around 2.6 or so.....I gave up and threw this thing in the Trash. Even my Metra, Tram 703-hc knock off does better. I've heard bad reviews on this antenna, but I refused to believe them....At least I only wasted 30 bucks....
@tf7274
@tf7274 3 года назад
The coax on mine literally spiral cracked in 4 different places within a year. Lil will was much better. Both don't hold a candle to some of the vhf Tram products that were less money and haven't cracked in 8 years. We have 70 degress difference between summer and winter in Manitoba, Canada. Some batches of Barjan coax products are not for Canada. I run 102 whip with a good quality coax that I treat with product to keep it soft. No issues.
@LegacyLost
@LegacyLost 3 года назад
Just noticed my wilson 1000 started cracking at coax and magnetic base point .. It sits inside unless I put it on vehicle so not very sun baked.... Thanks for the feedback!!
@tf7274
@tf7274 3 года назад
@@LegacyLost Liquid electrical tape is your friend...
@joesphdemauxville4722
@joesphdemauxville4722 2 года назад
Attempted to tune a K30 on a Uniden CB, finally got the high and low ends to match, HOWEVER VSWR held at 6, not much use for 11m maybe with an ant match for 10m haven't tried it.
@elliotkralj188
@elliotkralj188 5 месяцев назад
Any suggestions where/how to purchase K30 Cb Antenna Steel Ferrule? I need a replacement, but can not locate.
@LegacyLost
@LegacyLost 5 месяцев назад
Years ago think was g.i. joes cb shop had them.. Had to order one once but was over 3 years ago...
@YU5CF-sv2cq
@YU5CF-sv2cq 2 года назад
U make turning on the antenna? 👍
@Matt-pu7ow
@Matt-pu7ow 6 лет назад
The little rubber seal that come with the kit.. you didn't put it on the bottom of the antenna mount?
@LegacyLost
@LegacyLost 6 лет назад
Mathieu Leblanc when I got from the guy the plastic wrap on the package was open some was missing the ferrule also but got one from the seller
@Radio_Control0
@Radio_Control0 Год назад
how tall is it
@LegacyLost
@LegacyLost Год назад
About 3ft if remember right give or take
@Megan-hf7uh
@Megan-hf7uh 3 года назад
I have this same antenna indoor set up and swr is 3 wont go any lower I am using a big cookie sheet anyone done this did you have to cut the antenna if so how much did you cut to get accepted swr range
@LegacyLost
@LegacyLost 3 года назад
This antenna I trimmed a slight bit off don't remember offhand I tuned it on vehicle it isn't very broadbanded due to its matching I just set it for best swr on ch.20 . my Wilson 1000 has more consistent swr above and below 20 .... I just use this as a backup cause the hurricanes etc
@JayN4GO
@JayN4GO 7 лет назад
Do you like it better than the little Willy
@LegacyLost
@LegacyLost 7 лет назад
bout same,think is a little less broadbanded then lil wil' -
@Butterflytaxidfw
@Butterflytaxidfw 7 лет назад
How do you increase reception with this antenna when it is raining?
@LegacyLost
@LegacyLost 7 лет назад
Butterfly Taxi DFW i hadn't noted any range decrease with rain using it,is possible water is entering the base somehow in your case?usually only the higher frequencies get affected by water like for example satellite TV in my experience.... I only use this in a go kit with a small uniden I usually use a Wilson 1000 for better distance if need be
@Butterflytaxidfw
@Butterflytaxidfw 7 лет назад
i am using it as a cb radio while doing oversized loads, escort just standard channels. Maybe it is the other people losing transmission
@Butterflytaxidfw
@Butterflytaxidfw 7 лет назад
But, can you put a spring around the antenna or anything like that to improve reception and transmission?
@LegacyLost
@LegacyLost 7 лет назад
Butterfly Taxi DFW these antennas use a small capacitor inside to match the impedance from such a small antenna they are very narrow- banded in fact I need to trim the whip about 1/4 inch as it has better swr in the lower channels than the higher meaning from the factory it is slightly too long... Also they are not designed to be used with a spring ... Best results are direct center of roof .... If on trunk it becomes somwhat directional ... I compared this to a Wilson 1000 to my friends base station ... If I am parked and swap to the Wilson 1000 he sees about 1db on the s meter more with bigger Wilson 1000 ...I went from like 3 pounds to 4 on his meter..not a super big improvement but using a stock radio that is a good difference... Of course the Wilson has a bigger stronger magnet and is also about 2 foot taller....
@Butterflytaxidfw
@Butterflytaxidfw 7 лет назад
Yes, I had the antenna tuned to use on the top of my Altima. I know he trimmed some of it off. I do have a good radio. It is one of the older ones. Well, I will check it out again and see. Maybe it is not mine that is the problem. Thank you for the replies
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